Assembly; Carton Contents; Tube Assembly; Minimum Wire Gauge Recommendations - Craftsman 358.796500 Operator's Manual

If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, contact your nearest Sears Ser-
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CARTON CONTENTS
Model 358.796500
Edger
Screws
Locknuts
Extra Blade
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged pads.
NOTE: If you need assistanceor find
that parts are missingor damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
_' WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure.
This Operator's Manual has been de-
veloped to help you assemble the unit
and to provide its safe operation. It is
important that you read the entire man-
ual to become familiar with the unit be-
fore you begin assembly.
Read your Operator's Manual
Tools you will need:
• Phillips Screwdriver
TUBE ASSEMBLY
• Insed tube into motor housing as
shown. Align the screw holes.
• Insert Iocknuts into the pockets in the
motor housing.
• Insert screws through aligned holes.
• Thread screws into Iocknuts; tighten.
Locknuts
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Screws
EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your edger.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:
• Specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor use. The cord must be
marked with the suffix "W-A."
• Heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of the
extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating can oc-
cur causing damage to unit. Refer to
chart for minimum wire gauge recom-
mendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are avail-
able.) Do not use multiple cords.
• In good condition. Cord Insulation
must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT 150 FT.
120 16 16 14 12
A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*
*,'_nedcan Wi_e Gauge
Secure extension cord to unit:
• Tie the power plug on the unit to the
extension cord as shown.
• Insert plug into cord socket.
Power Plug on Extension
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUC-
TION
This unit is double insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insula-
tion instead of grounding.
Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not In-
tended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor
should a means of grounding be add-
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